Chicken and Broccoli Nuggets

Ingredients

• 100g / 3.5oz Broccoli
• 80g / 3oz roughly cubed Cheddar
• 320g / 11oz skinless
• boneless Chicken thighs
• 1 Egg
• 1 heaped tbsp (cornstarch) Cornflour
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 roughly chopped Garlic cloves
• 50g / 1.76oz Breadcrumbs
• to taste freshly ground Black pepper
• as needed Olive oil cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (240°C fan) / 475°F.
2. Add 100g / 3.5oz Broccoli and 80g / 3oz Cheddar to a food processor and blitz until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add 320g / 11oz skinless, boneless Chicken thighs, 1 Egg, 1 heaped tbsp Cornflour (cornstarch), 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 2 roughly chopped Garlic cloves, and freshly ground Black pepper to taste. Blend until well combined.
4. Add 50g / 1.76oz Breadcrumbs to a bowl.
5. Shape mixture into small balls, roll in Breadcrumbs, and flatten into nuggets.
6. Place nuggets on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
7. Spray each nugget with Olive oil cooking spray.
8. Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden and cooked through.